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VEF 428M

1971 Fiat 500L

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

31,444 mi
Last recorded31,444 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 1971 Fiat 500L52,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Fiat
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVEF 428M
MakeFiat
Model500L
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 31,444 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2026 31,444 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 31,380 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat 500L?

Based on 209,749 MOT tests across 19,278 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
5,764
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
19,278
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,767
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VEF 428M is a 1971 Fiat 500L in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1971 Fiat 500L models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 52,558 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Fiat 500L fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 1,767 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VEF 428M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 500L typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 55 years old, this Fiat 500L is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VEF 428M?

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What year was VEF 428M registered?

VEF 428M is a 1971 Fiat 500L, first registered on 6 April 1971.

Is VEF 428M safe to buy?

The MOT history for VEF 428M shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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